HOW TO SEND BLOOD SAMPLES

Please send blood samples in a 2cc or larger serum (red top) vial, or in K2‐EDTA, K3‐EDTA, or Li‐heparin plasma vials.  For longer transport a serum tube is preferred.  In room temperature, sample stability is at least 3 days and refrigeration prolongs it to 10 days.  Centrifuging the vial before sending is not mandatory.  

Please accompany the sample with a completed Requisition form found below: